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Domen Llawddog is a motte and bailey castle situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Norman period following the late eleventh century. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound, or motte, accompanied by an associated bailey, representing a characteristic form of early Norman defensive architecture employed during the conquest and settlement of Wales. The site's earthwork remains are substantially preserved, retaining clear topographical distinction between the raised motte and its adjoining bailey enclosure. This castle type reflects the rapid establishment of Norman military control across South Wales during the period of Anglo-Norman expansion into the Welsh principalities.
Domen Llawddog (Or Tomen Maesllan) Mound & Bailey Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM022. View the official record →
Domen Llawddog is a motte and bailey castle situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Norman period following the late eleventh century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM022.
Domen Llawddog (Or Tomen Maesllan) Mound & Bailey Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte and bailey. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Domen Llawddog (Or Tomen Maesllan) Mound & Bailey Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is CM022.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cerrig Llwydion Burial Chamber (4 km), Crug Gwyn Round Barrow (5.9 km), Garreg Wen Standing Stone (5.9 km).
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